Waste Lagoons Examined Near Graniteville School
EPA probes two 15 acre industrial lagoons near Graniteville for possible contamination and groundwater risk. Lagoons receive waste from nearby textiles and were opened in 1950, closed 1973, with mercury and PCBs found in nearby studies. EPA acts as state health officials delay further testing to assess potential federal cleanup funding.
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Graniteville
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
DHEC
Graniteville Co
David Williams
Aiken’s Makin’ festival returns with 300 crafters
Aiken’s Makin’ festival will run September 10 and 11 in downtown Aiken with about 300 crafters. The two day event, returning to Friday and Saturday format, opens 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Vendors offer wooden crafts, Christmas decorations, afghans, jewelry, toys and more as parkways become pedestrian friendly. Entertainment includes a fire display by the Aiken Department of Public Safety, a free fitness program, and the Aiken Waiter Waitress Race sponsored by Security Federal Savings Bank.
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Aiken
Theowntown Rays
Avenue
Aiken's Makin
Sylvia Kennerly
Greater Aiken
Aien
Makin
Aikenee Conference Center
Palmetto Federal Operation Center
Kennerly
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Lent Insurance Women of
Security Federal Savings Bank of South Carolina
Left Handed People More Accident Prone
A study of 2379 male Navy enlisted personnel links higher accident rates and minor mental lapses to left handedness. Lead investigator Gerald Larson notes lapses are small errors from fatigue or distraction and may cause mishaps. Larson and colleagues from the Navy Personnel Research and Development Center in San Diego discussed findings ahead of a presentation at the American Psychological Association meeting.
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Toronto
Gerald Larson
Larson
Navy Personnel Research and Development Center
San Diego
Calif
American Psychological Association
Aul Satz
Neuroychiatric Institute and Hospital
University of California, Los
Ford Conger
Aiken
Conger
Aiken Hunt Meet
Eonger
Robert Newburn
Aiken Sertoma Club
Peter Borkenau
University of Biele- Feld
Germany
Borkenau
United States
Reader tips line invites calls at 648 2311
A brief notice asks readers to share news ideas by calling the number 648 2311. The item conveys a simple, direct call to action without extra details.
Local Names Appear Across North Augusta and Nearby
Lanie J. Coleman and Aiken James B. DeLaughter are listed alongside Sarah Hammond and Mary H. Sullivan. Cara Williams is noted in Graniteville, with additional names linked to Boonton.
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Lanie J. Coleman
Aiken
James B. DeLaughter
North Augusta
Sarah Hammond
Mary H. Sullivan
Boonton
Start of School Year Goes Smooth in Aiken County
Aiken County School District reports a trouble free start to the 1993 94 academic year with district officials noting calm mornings, no bus route issues and smooth arrivals across five areas. Some minor bus breakdowns and late arrivals were reported but considered normal for day one amid ongoing construction related delays in Edgefield County with a separate Sept 7 start date.
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Aiken County
Carl Dawson
Transportation Department
Area 4
James I. Green
Seana
Hel Brorattin
Melanie Hutto
Area 3
Deana Martin
Jin
Carol Verenes
Veewoes
Edgefield County
Go-Kart Racing Brings Family Fun To New Ellenton
Mike Lynn and Keith Owen promote a family friendly go-kart track in New Ellenton built on a former horse track. The site, approved by the county planning board, costs about 3000 dollars per kart and aims to provide affordable, shared entertainment for local families.
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World Karting Association
Mike Lynn
Keith Owen
Lynn
New Ellenton
County Planning Board
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Schofield Middle School
Philip Lor
Chris Starnes
Atomic City Speedway
Lewis Grizzard
Cara Williams
Ta Newspape
Erecyelabh
Steeplechase
James J. Green
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